Current Affairs - 23 October 2024
Green Hydrogen Fuel Cells emerge as a key solution for clean energy generation, utilizing renewable energy sources to produce hydrogen with zero greenhouse gas emissions. The European Space Agency's Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services programme aims to establish lunar satellites for autonomous landings, communication, and exploration on the Moon. India-Bhutan Relations strengthen with Bhutanese PM Tshering Tobgay’s visit to India, focusing on green energy collaboration and diplomatic ties. Global Hunger Index 2024 reveals India's rank at 105th among 127 countries, signifying serious challenges in food security and malnutrition. Bima Sugam, a new digital insurance platform by IRDAI, is set to revolutionize the insurance sector with easy access and digital solutions. Mission Mausam, India's weather modification project, seeks to enhance weather forecasting and cloud research, especially focusing on monsoon clouds. Kartarpur Corridor agreement between India and Pakistan is extended for five more years, allowing visa-free travel for Indian pilgrims to the historic Gurdwara in Pakistan. India launches S4*, its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, further boosting the country’s defense capabilities.
Key Highlights:
- Green Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Environmentally friendly and highly efficient electricity generation using hydrogen produced by renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.
- ESA Moonlight: A lunar communication and navigation service programme by the European Space Agency, aimed at building a constellation of lunar satellites to support Moon missions.
- India-Bhutan Relations: Strengthened by Bhutanese PM Tshering Tobgay’s visit to India, discussing collaborations on green energy and sustainability.
- Global Hunger Index 2024: India ranks 105th, highlighting food insecurity challenges with a serious hunger situation.
- Bima Sugam: A digital insurance marketplace developed by IRDAI, simplifying access to insurance products through a user-friendly platform.
- Mission Mausam: India’s weather modification and cloud research programme, improving understanding of monsoon clouds with cutting-edge research from IITM.
- Kartarpur Corridor: The agreement between India and Pakistan has been extended, allowing visa-free access for Indian pilgrims to visit the sacred Gurdwara in Pakistan.
- S4*: India’s fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, launched in Visakhapatnam, advancing the nation's defense infrastructure.
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